Tags: desktop application

OpenAI is developing a desktop application that unifies its three flagship AI tools—ChatGPT, the coding platform Codex, and the AI‑first browser Atlas—into a single “superapp.” The move, reported by The Wall Street Journal, aims to simplify the user experience and allow the company to focus on its core offerings. Executives, including Fidji Simo, say the consolidation will reduce distractions and enhance personalization, as the integrated AI can learn from users across chat, coding and browsing tasks. The strategy also positions OpenAI against rivals such as Anthropic. Lire la suite

OpenAI is developing a unified desktop application that will combine ChatGPT, its web browser, and the Codex code‑generation tool. The effort, led by Chief of Applications Fidji Simo with support from President Greg Brockman, aims to streamline the user experience and focus resources on a single product. Internal communications suggest the company wants to reduce fragmentation and target high‑productivity use cases. While no official launch date has been announced, OpenAI is also emphasizing the development of agentic AI capabilities that can perform tasks such as software writing and data analysis with minimal human oversight. Lire la suite

Meta's recently acquired AI startup Manus released a desktop application for Windows and Mac that brings its My Computer AI agent directly onto users' machines. The tool lets users type commands to organize files, interact with apps, and perform tasks across local and cloud services, while requiring user approval for each action. A free tier offers limited access, with paid plans starting at $20 per month. The launch positions Manus alongside emerging desktop AI agents such as OpenClaw and Perplexity's Personal Computer, offering a polished, paid alternative to open‑source options. Lire la suite

Anthropic has introduced a new beta feature that lets Claude generate interactive visualizations—HTML and SVG diagrams—directly within chat. The tool aims to replace dense text with clear, on‑demand graphics, helping users grasp complex steps such as changing a tire or exploring a periodic table. Available on web and desktop for all plan types, the feature automatically creates clickable visuals when appropriate or when users request them, offering a more dynamic conversational experience. Lire la suite

ChatGPT now lets users create and edit images directly within the chat interface without needing a paid subscription. Since March, the feature has been available to all accounts, offering a simple prompt bar for text‑to‑image generation and an upload option for photo modifications. Generation can take a couple of minutes, and users can retry or tweak results through built‑in tools. Free accounts are subject to daily limits, while paid tiers provide faster and higher‑volume access. The service is accessible via web, desktop, and mobile apps, and users can opt out of data use for model training. Lire la suite